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From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has inducted 57 pioneer graduates of the Department of Nursing Science of Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi (MOAUM) into the nursing profession, with a charging them to maintain utmost integrity and the ethics of the profession.
The NMCN registrar and chief executive officer, Dr Alhasan Ndagi, gave the charge during the first professional induction and oath taking ceremony for the 2026 BNSc graduands held at the College of Health Sciences, Makurdi.
He urged the new nurses to combine clinical competence with compassion, excellence and sincerity, stating that empathy remains the cornerstone of quality patient care.
Ndagi, who was represented by Mrs. Patricia Amonuobi, insisted that nursing is a service-driven profession requiring empathy, attentiveness and kindness.
He said the Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) degree equips graduates with the capacity to make accurate diagnoses, design and implement care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes wholistically.
He said the induction marks their transition into certified professionals, with their names to be entered into the NMCN register as Registered Nurses (RN) following their oath-taking.
He urged them to develop health promotion strategies, evaluate care outcomes, and work both independently and collaboratively within the healthcare system.
“The professional exams you have taken are designed to strategically positioned you for competitive job in the healthcare sector in the global market. You must provide healthcare for the sick and hold unto secrets volunteer to you by patients.
“You will proceed on one year internship and during this period, you be offered temporal licence and upon completion of your internship based on your performance and conduct, the council will issue you a permanent licence.”
In his address at the ceremony, Governor Hyacinth Alia advised the graduands to be of good conduct, adding that behind every chat, every diagnosis and treatment plan is a human being whose life they can improve through their skills and kindness.
Alia, who was represented by his deputy, Sam Ode, reiterated his administration’s commitment in supporting the university and other institutions in providing the manpower needed to drive the developmental agenda of his administration, especially in the health sector.
Vice Chancellor of MOAUM, Prof. Timothy Alabar, appealed to the graduates to be worthy ambassadors of the institution, stressing that as pioneer graduands, they were trained on competent, ethical and compassion to address the growing health care needs of Benue State, Nigeria and beyond.
The guest lecture, Dr.Ukemde Freeman, emphasized critical thinking and soft skills as essential tools for modern nursing practice, urging continuous self-improvement and patient-centred care.
He also called on healthcare institutions to prioritise communication and interpersonal skills training.
